Programs

Performance Envelope Program

The objective of the Performance Envelope Program is to encourage partnerships between broadcasters and producers to create content that Canadian audiences want to consume anytime, anywhere.

The majority of the CMF’s funding is disbursed through the Performance Envelope Program.

Through this Program, the CMF allocates funding envelopes allocations to Canadian broadcasters in an amount that reflects their track record of supporting Canadian programming. Broadcasters commit these funds to Canadian projects that they believe will appeal to their viewers. Even though Broadcasters receive a funding envelope allocation, the actual funding is paid directly to the Eligible Applicants according to a payment schedule.

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Dates to remember

Performance Envelope Program

Opening Date

April 17, 2023

First Closing Date

October 16, 2023

Final Closing Date

December 7, 2023

Alternative Access to the Performance Envelope Program

First Come, First Served

Opening Date

April 17, 2023

Closing Date

December 7, 2023

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements Appendix B: Business Policies COVID-19 Flexibility Measures to CMF Programs Digital Media Definitions Framework for International Digital Media Coproduction Summary of Changes in the 2023-24 Guidelines

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Budget Budget: Digital Media
^{(for a DM Component, if applicable)} Cashflow Declaration of the Corporation's Canadian status, and its Shareholders and Directors Licence Fee Threshold Calculator List of Required Documents List of Required Documents - Alternative Access to the Performance Envelope Program Narrative Positioning Attestation PFCO Calculator Recoupment Structure

Application Guide - Production BAF User Guide Dialogue User Guide

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HOW TO APPLY

STEP #1

READ THE
GUIDELINES

Read the documents in the Guidelines and References before you apply. This will help you prepare all your documentations required for funding.
Make sure you are aware of the due dates for application.

STEP #2

PREPARE & SUBMIT
APPLICATION

Download all of the appropriate application documents.
Submissions are done on the Telefilm website. You will need a Dialogue account in order to apply. Once your documents are ready, you can upload them and follow the process.

STEP #3

FUNDING
DECISION

If your application is approved, you will receive a contract to sign as soon as all of the conditions noted in the letter of acceptance have been fulfilled (where applicable).

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APPROVED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

If your application has been approved and you have received a Financing Agreement, applicants must visit our Approved Application Documents page to access and download additional materials including Interim Financing, CMF logos and Phase II/Final Cost forms.

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